Welcome!
The Valley Radio Club of Oregon (formerly Valley Radio Club of Eugene), located in Eugene, Oregon, was chartered in 1929, and is one of the oldest continuously operated club stations in the United States. It has been affiliated with the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) since 1932, and associated with the American Red Cross from 1951 to 2019.
If you are a newly licensed ham operator in our community, please come on by and meet other hams. Our membership is diverse, with ham radio experience ranging from several months to many decades! Let us share our ham experiences with you, and you’ll see what ham radio fun is all about! Sign up for the VRC Reflector (instructions)
November Club Meeting
The November club meeting will be held on Friday, November 7 at 7:00 pm at the Norkenzie Christian Church at 2530 Crescent Ave., Eugene, Oregon.
Classes
Thanksgiving Weekend 2025 online Technician class
Get on the Air
Our station is available almost every Saturday (when there aren’t U of O home games) from noon to 2:00 pm at the Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene. Visitors can see new state-of-the-art radio transceivers and radio demonstration equipment. Come visit, and bring your family!
Are you a new ham?
Congratulations! Welcome to the fun! Here are some suggestions to get you started.
Newsletter: The Valley Voice
We’re a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization!
President’s Message
As winter sets in and there’s less to do outside, being inside on the radio can be a bit easier. One thing I’ve always been impressed with about hams is that most aren’t afraid to try new things, to learn something new, and that so many eagerly help others. If you need help, reach out–especially within the club–and there is almost always someone willing to help.
As mentioned in the last president’s message, we have a great club because of its members. It’s wonderful to see so many of you volunteer to helping others in so many ways. The Valley Radio Club is a very giving group of people, and I can’t begin to express how nice it is to be associated with and spend time with you all.
Nelson NF7Z
